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Need to change phone number for claim - EDD system won't let me update

Hey everyone, I'm trying to open a claim but I'm having trouble. I need to change the phone number associated with my account. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to update my contact info?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve updating phone number for claim, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs_Gmf9W9-4

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Mateo Perez

I had the same issue! It's so frustrating when you cant even update your basic info. The system is seriously broken šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Aisha Rahman

Tell me about it. I've been trying to update my address for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to succeed.

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CosmicCrusader

Have you tried calling them directly? Sometimes that works better than trying to do it online.

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Mateo Perez

Yeah, I tried calling but was on hold for hours. Gave up eventually. This whole process is a joke šŸ¤”

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Ethan Brown

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/0UZGuPWGErg

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Yuki Yamamoto

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Carmen Ortiz

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system is so broken we have to pay just to get help šŸ˜”

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Ethan Brown

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Sometimes you gotta spend money to save time, ya know?

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Andre Rousseau

Can you give more details about how it works? Is it legit?

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Ethan Brown

Sure thing! You just go to the website, choose the department you need to reach, pay the fee, and they start calling. When they get a real person, your phone rings. It's pretty straightforward.

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Zoe Papadakis

OP, have you tried logging out and then creating a new account with the updated phone number? That might be a workaround.

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Jamal Carter

This is why I always keep all my info up to date. You never know when you'll need to file a claim. Better safe than sorry!

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AstroAdventurer

Wow, thanks Captain Hindsight šŸ™„ Super helpful for those of us already in this situation.

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Jamal Carter

Hey, just trying to give some advice for the future. No need to be rude.

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Mei Liu

I've been dealing with this exact issue for MONTHS. Here's what I've learned: ā€¢ The online system is basically useless for updating contact info once you've started a claim ā€¢ Calling is hit or miss - be prepared to wait for hours ā€¢ If you do get through, make sure you have all your info ready (SSN, old phone number, new phone number, claim ID if you have it) ā€¢ Sometimes they'll tell you it's updated but it doesn't actually change in the system ā€¢ Keep calling and be persistent - eventually you'll get someone who can help It's a nightmare, but don't give up. Good luck!

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Nia Davis

Thank you so much for this detailed response! It's helpful to know what to expect. Did you eventually get your info updated?

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Mei Liu

Yeah, after about 2 months of trying. It was a real headache, but persistence pays off. Hang in there!

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Liam O'Sullivan

have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly the system is trash

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Amara Chukwu

I heard they're updating the entire system next month. Might be worth waiting if you can.

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Giovanni Conti

Source? I haven't seen anything about this.

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Amara Chukwu

My cousin works for the department. But tbh, take it with a grain of salt. You know how government timelines are šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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